Human Services Certificate

What You'll Learn

Be in the Business of Helping Others

Develop skills in case management, documentation, NASW Code of Ethics, the therapeutic relationship process, and working with diverse populations.

Refine your sense of empathy and deepen your passion for community service, making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Student & Faculty Stories

Alumni Profile: Patricia Schaap, Class of 2004

Like many TC3 grads, Patricia Schaap has put her talents to work for her home community.

DSP Microcredential Graduates Honored

Direct Support Professionals help people with developmental disabilities succeed with daily living tasks, achieve their goals, find and keep a job, and participate fully in their communities.

Student Profile: Skylar Running Rabbit

Skylar Running Rabbit has come a long way. First, he came to �첥��Ƶ Cortland Community College

Program Requirements

Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 30
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 is required for the conferral of the certificate.

Developmental Courses

Section	Course Name	Credits	Minimum Grade
ENGL 098	Accelerated Writing Skills for ENGL100
RDNG 116	College Reading & Study Skills

Full Year

First Semester

Section	Course Name	Credits	Minimum Grade
ENGL 100	Academic Writing I A student exempted from ENGL 100 must substitute a three-credit unrestricted elective. The course should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.	3	C
HUMS 104 OR HUMS 125	Introduction to Corrections OR Introduction to Early Childhood Education.	3
HUMS 105	Introduction to Human Services	3	C
PSYC 103	Introduction to Psychology	3
SOCI 101	Introduction to Sociology	3

Second Semester

Section	Course Name	Credits
ENGL 101	Academic Writing II	3
HUMS 200	Generalist Social Work Practice Skills	3
PSYC Elective		3
Restricted Human Services Elective	Choose a HUMS course or ANTH 202, CDSC 101, CDSC 103, CRJU 105, HLTH 207, HLTH 208, or SOCI 203.	3
POSC Elective		3

This is a stackable Program

Take on as much (or as little) as you want. Our microcredentials and certificates provide you with credits to apply to 2-year programs – when you’re ready!

Microcredential

Direct Service Provider I

Direct Service Provider II

Direct Service Provider III

Certificate

Human Services Certificate

Career Degree

Human Services A.A.S.

Transfer Degree

Human Services A.S.